An Indigo Airlines plane was damaged by a bird strike in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, officials said. All passengers were reported safe.
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A major accident involving an Indigo Airlines plane has been averted. Reports indicate that an Indigo Airlines plane was damaged after a bird strike. The plane reportedly took off from Mumbai and crashed in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Officials have confirmed that all passengers are safe.
Indigo Airlines plane struck by a bird. (File photo)
A major accident involving an Indigo Airlines plane has been averted. Reports indicate that an Indigo Airlines plane was damaged after a bird strike. Reports indicate that the plane took off from Mumbai and crashed in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Officials have confirmed that all passengers are safe.
How did the accident happen?
According to officials, the Indigo Airlines plane was carrying passengers from Mumbai. A plane struck a bird and was damaged on the runway of Jolly Grant Airport near Rishikesh in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The plane was carrying 186 passengers at the time of the accident. Officials have reported that all passengers are safe. More information is awaited…
Why do birds strike aircraft?
Bird strikes often occur during takeoff or landing when aircraft are operating at low altitudes. Birds are often observed during flight. Parts such as the nose, windshield, wings, and landing lights are commonly affected. The greatest risk is to the engines. Modern jet engines are designed to withstand small bird strikes, but larger engines can experience vibration, loss of power, or engine shutdown.
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